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A.L. DeLeon

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A.L. DeLeon (you can call her by her first name, April, if you want) has loved books from a young age. She writes primarily fantasy and science fiction, but occasionally dabbles in poetry, contemporary, and non-fiction. She was also a TEDxFortWayne 2018 speaker, with her topic titled The View from Poverty.

A former non-profit director, A.L. has a background in small business management, foreclosure prevention, financial counseling, and housing issues that affect all. She has a passion for education and helping others achieve their goals and dreams. She loves the arts, traveling, and outdoor activities such as kayaking or hiking. She also spends much of her time between her local coffee shop where she writes and with her three children.

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Kokun: The Girl from the West

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A.L. DeLeon wants to read Songs of the Dead (The Strata Wars #1) by Brandon Sanderson (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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A.L. DeLeon rated a book it was amazing Flowers on the Moon by Billy Chapata (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Billy Chapata's poetry remains my all-time favorite to read and reflect on. Just like Chameleon Aura, Flowers on The Moon is one I will revisit every now and then. ...more
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A.L. DeLeon rated a book it was amazing You Will Feel Whole Again by Parm K.C.	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
You Will Feel Whole Again is one of the best collections of poems I've come across to digest when in the midst of healing your heart. Highly recommend reading. ...more
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A.L. DeLeon rated a book it was amazing Salt Water by Brianna Wiest (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
As a woman who is in a phase of healing, I found Salt Water to be a thought-provoking collection of poems. I know there were several poems that I will likely re-read again because of the depth and truth I found in them. Highly recommend reading this ...more
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Well done, C.S.E. Cooney! Following Lanie's journey has been delightful. I loved everything about this! Saint Death's Herald is just as good of storytelling as Saint Death's Daughter was, and I'm looking forward to the next part of this trilogy! ...more
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A.L. DeLeon rated a book really liked it The Behavioral Addictions by Michael S. Ascher	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4.5 stars For those of us who work in the field of addictions, this is worth the time to read. Or, if you are someone affected by these issues, this book is also for you and your loved ones. It gives good insight on behavioral addictions, including th ...more
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A.L. DeLeon rated a book it was amazing A Tempest of Tea (Blood and Tea, #1) by Hafsah Faizal (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I haven't read a vampire book in ages and was delighted with this one. Genuinely enjoyed how this played out. I am looking forward to kore books by Hafsah, she is an excellent story teller. ...more
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A.L. DeLeon rated a book really liked it Will Do Magic for Small Change by Andrea Hairston	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
It took me a bit to read this one, but once again, Andrea Hairston has done something amazing and intricate with her writing. I would not say this is a page turner that flows well for the reader because there's a lot packed in this book, but I will s ...more
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A.L.’s Quotes

“Be ruthless about protecting writing days, i.e., do not cave in to endless requests to have "essential" and "long overdue" meetings on those days. The funny thing is that, although writing has been my actual job for several years now, I still seem to have to fight for time in which to do it. Some people do not seem to grasp that I still have to sit down in peace and write the books, apparently believing that they pop up like mushrooms without my connivance. I must therefore guard the time allotted to writing as a Hungarian Horntail guards its firstborn egg.”
― J.K. Rowling

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